Taxis on Martinique

Vacationers on Martinique have two taxi options for their travels

Unlike most of the Caribbean, Martinique's taxis can be an expensive way to get around. Taxi collectifs and standard taxis are another option for travelers who don't plan to rent their own car.

Taxi Companies

Many travelers may be relieved to know that Martinique's taxi drivers are required by law to have a working meter in their car. This means that vacationers will not need to haggle for the best price to their final destination. It can also help determine if you've entered the car of an unlicensed taxi driver – if they quote you a flat fee and do not start the meter, get out of their car.

If you are ever in a location where you can't seem to flag down a cab, call one of the numbers found below.

Taxi Services

Name

Phone

Location

Airport Taxi Stand

(059) 642-1666

Aimé Césaire Airport -
4.6 mi. (7.4 km) Northeast of Trois Ilets

Coopérative Martinique Taxis

(059) 663-6362

Downtown Forte de France

Kiosque des Taxis

(059) 066-0090

Trois Ilets

Madinina Taxi

(059) 670-4010

Downtown Forte de France

Parking Taxis

(059) 676-7373

Sainte-Anne

Radio Taxis

(059) 064-1010

Downtown Forte de France

Taxi 2000

(059) 671-5855

Downtown Forte de France

Taxi Pointe Du Bout

(059) 666-0680

Pointe du Bout

Taxi Sainte Anne

(059) 676-7373

Sainte-Anne

Taxi Sud Marin

(059) 674-6278

Le Marin

Taxi Trinité

(059) 0658-2729

Trinite

Taxi Trois Ilets

(059) 666-0090

Trois Ilets

Taxis Pax

(059) 673-0791

Downtown Forte de France

Rates, Fares, and Fees

Island regulations do not allow city buses to and from the airport, so travelers are given two options for the journey to their hotel: rental car or taxi. Travelers arriving after 8:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. may find it less expensive to rent a car for the night than to take a taxi from the airport to their hotel because a 40 percent surcharge is added to taxi fares after this time. Remember to tip taxi drivers approximately 15 percent of the fare.

Curious how much a taxi ride will set you back? Check out the following info.

Typical Fares Around Martinique

Typical Cost (USD)

Location A

Location B

$ 74.50 - $ 104.50

Fort De France

Le Carbet

$ 102.60 - $ 115.25

Trois Ilets

Basse-Pointe

$ 43.00 - $ 59.50

Trois Ilets

Ste. Luce

$ 121.00 - $ 171.75

Fort De France

Basse-Pointe

$ 42.65 - $ 47.90

Diamant

Sainte-Anne

$ 29.00 - $ 39.50

Diamant

Riviere Salee

$ 12.00 - $ 13.50

Fort De France

Aimé Césaire Airport

$ 81.50 - $ 114.50

Trois Ilets

Sainte-Anne

$ 20.00 - $ 22.50

Diamant

Trois Ilets

$ 20.25 - $ 27.50

Sainte Marie

Le Marigot

$ 82.60 - $ 92.75

Sainte Marie

Sainte-Anne

$ 83.75 - $ 118.00

Fort De France

Sainte-Anne

$ 67.00 - $ 94.00

Diamant

Le Marin

$ 43.00 - $ 59.50

Diamant

Ste. Luce

$ 85.30 - $ 95.75

Diamant

Sainte Marie

$ 109.25 - $ 122.70

Diamant

Basse-Pointe

$ 86.50 - $ 121.75

Fort De France

Pointe Du Bout

$ 25.75 - $ 35.25

Diamant

Grand Anse D'Arlet

$ 38.65 - $ 43.40

Diamant

Aimé Césaire Airport

$ 81.75 - $ 115.00

Fort De France

Diamant

$ 69.25 - $ 97.25

Fort De France

Trois Ilets

$ 18.50 - $ 24.75

Trois Ilets

Pointe Du Bout

$ 38.75 - $ 53.50

Trois Ilets

Diamant

$ 23.75 - $ 32.50

Sainte Marie

Trinite

$ 57.25 - $ 80.75

Sainte Marie

Ajoupa Bouillon

$ 40.00 - $ 44.90

Sainte Marie

Basse-Pointe

$ 41.30 - $ 46.40

Sainte Marie

Aimé Césaire Airport

$ 53.30 - $ 59.85

Fort De France

Sainte Marie

$ 67.50 - $ 94.50

Trois Ilets

Le Marin

$ 33.32 - $ 37.40

Trois Ilets

Aimé Césaire Airport

$ 77.25 - $ 86.80

Sainte Marie

Trois Ilets

$ 52.00 - $ 58.35

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Trois Ilets

$ 53.75 - $ 75.25

Aimé Césaire Airport

Trois Ilets

$ 68.00 - $ 78.25

Aimé Césaire Airport

Pointe Du Bout

$ 74.50 - $ 104.50

Aimé Césaire Airport

Sainte-Anne

$ 60.00 - $ 67.35

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Pointe Du Bout

$ 17.30 - $ 19.50

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Balata Botanical Gardens

$ 29.25 - $ 42.00

Aimé Césaire Airport

Fort De France

$ 25.30 - $ 28.45

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Fond Boucher Beach

$ 16.00 - $ 17.95

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Aimé Césaire Airport

$ 4.00 - $ 4.50

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Covered Market

$ 12.00 - $ 13.50

Pointe Simon Cruise Dock

Galleria Commercial Center

$ 59.50 - $ 83.00

Aimé Césaire Airport

Diamant

*Taxi fares are quoted in euros, and, because the currency is not fixed to the U.S. dollar, these conversion rates are only guidelines. Remember to check the current conversion when you plan to travel.

Guided tours can be an interesting way to see the island, but locations are often chosen at the driver's discretion. These can run from approximately 45€ to 48€ ($55 to $58(USD)) per hour.

Taxi Collectifs

Maps

Taxi collectifs are another way for travelers to take a taxi - however, these taxis are multiple-passenger carriers and are often considered to be buses. Easily identifiable, these transports are marked with a TC on their license plates. They can carry 8 or 9 passengers and depart from downtown Fort-de-France, the Pointe Simon terminal.

Though these taxis only operate during the daytime - they call it quits at 6:00 p.m. – they can provide travelers a much less expensive way to traverse the island. A standard fare from Fort de France to St. Anne costs about 5€, or $6(USD).

Although taxi collectifs are less expensive, they are usually not very comfortable. Taxi collectifs can be very crowded. They also do not run on set schedules, so it can be difficult to find one outside the main terminal. However, they will surely get you wherever you need to go.

Whichever form of transportation you decide to take, remember that Martinique has very strict child safety laws. If you are traveling with a young child, remember to bring your car or booster seat from home and do not get in a moving vehicle without properly restraining your child.

An expectedly pleasant aspect about Martinique's taxis is that travelers may find themselves in the lap of luxury for the duration of the ride. Eighty percent of Martinique's taxis are Mercedes-Benz autos. And while some collectifs are simply minivans, used for mass transit, many others are limousines. Even Martinique's taxis exemplify the island with their combination of French roots and Caribbean flair.

While they may be more expensive than you might like, the taxi service on Martinique is top notch. You won't be disappointed when you choose this method of transportation.